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274 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
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For readers fascinated by the intricate dance between literature and society, Hardy in History: A Study in Literary Sociology by Peter Widdowson is a captivating exploration that will reveal the hidden forces that shape our understanding of literary giants like Thomas Hardy, offering a fresh perspective on the masterful author's enduring legacy.
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First published in 1989, this study investigates Hardy not so much in terms of his novels but as he has been constituted as a major figure in English literature. Using Hardy as a case-study, it looks at how a 'great writer' is produced in sociolog...
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274 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
For readers fascinated by the intricate dance between literature and society, Hardy in History: A Study in Literary Sociology by Peter Widdowson is a captivating exploration that will reveal the hidden forces that shape our understanding of literary giants like Thomas Hardy, offering a fresh perspective on the masterful author's enduring legacy.
Description
First published in 1989, this study investigates Hardy not so much in terms of his novels but as he has been constituted as a major figure in English literature. Using Hardy as a case-study, it looks at how a 'great writer' is produced in sociolog...
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